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Treatment for Shoulder Pain in Lone Tree, CO

The shoulder joint is one of the most mobile joints in the body. This makes it well suited for the wide range of activities we do – carrying, throwing, pushing, reaching, etc. But this mobility is in a delicate balance with ligament and muscular control to keep the shoulder safe and stable. When this balance is upset by injury or overuse, a wide range of problems can occur. Impingement syndromes, arthritic and degenerative change, tendinitis, labral tears, and instabilities are a few examples.

All shoulder conditions will require rehabilitation. Most shoulder problems can be treated completely at The Center for Spine, Sport & Physical Medicine in Lone Tree, CO without surgery. A combination of muscle work, stretching, modalities such as ultrasound, and a focused coordination and strengthening active rehabilitation program is used. Some shoulder problems do require surgery. Sometimes a big arthritic spur or torn cartilage or tendon can only be surgically repaired. We work with these people before surgery for “pre-habilitation” so they go into surgery as strong as possible and with as few symptoms as possible. After surgery, we’ll start your rehabilitation to improve swelling and pain then transition to stretching and exercise as you improve.

Your treatment begins with accurately identifying all components of a shoulder pain syndrome. After complete diagnosis, our goal is two-fold: restore that delicate mobility-muscular balance and return you to your important activities. Through rehabilitation, in-clinic and home exercise, mobilizations and therapies where appropriate, and crossover interventions we’ll work together with you to help you get the best possible results for your shoulder pain. If you have a shoulder issue — whether an acute, recent injury or a chronic one — we’re here to help! Call the Center for Spine, Sport & Physical Medicine in Lone Tree to schedule an appointment. **Call: (303) 290-8342.

Dr. Joel Carmichael, DC attended Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis, graduating valedictorian magna cum laude in 1985. He became the second chiropractor in the United States to complete a one-year hospital residency in chiropractic family practice at Lindell Hospital with an emphasis in orthopedics. He attended grand rounds in orthopedics and rheumatology at Barnes Hospital/Washington University School of Medicine—ranked in 2007 as the 4th leading medical school in the country.

Dr. Jon Seeman graduated from Western States Chiropractic College in Portland, Oregon in 2006. He completed an internship in Beaverton, Oregon with Dr. Ted Forcum who, with Dr. Carmichael, is a top Olympic sports chiropractor. Dr. Seeman participated in treatment of amateur, elite and professional athletes from various sports. Dr. Seeman was trained in various sport injury protocols and procedures that have been proven to help with a faster recovery and enhance overall performance.